Jimmy Uso Absent From June 19 SmackDown After Posting Flight Update on Instagram

Jimmy Uso was not part of the June 19 edition of WWE SmackDown, which took place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. His absence drew attention, and a social media post from the former tag team champion offered at least a partial explanation.

Ahead of the show, Jimmy shared an Instagram Story indicating he had boarded a flight — meaning he was not traveling to Kansas City for the taping. The post did not accompany an official injury update or any statement from WWE, leaving the exact reason for his absence unclear beyond the travel logistics the clip implied.

Jimmy, one-half of The Usos alongside his twin brother Jey Uso, has been one of WWE’s most prominent tag team performers over the past several years. The Usos’ run alongside the Bloodline made them one of the most decorated acts in SmackDown history, and both brothers have remained significant parts of the roster.

Jey Uso, meanwhile, has been working as a singles competitor and has built considerable momentum on the Raw brand since the brothers’ on-screen split. Jimmy’s status and direction on SmackDown have been more loosely defined heading into the summer, making his absence something fans will keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

No timetable or additional context for Jimmy Uso’s absence from SmackDown has been provided. Whether this was a scheduled night off, a personal matter, or something else entirely remains to be seen as WWE heads deeper into its post-Money in the Bank stretch.